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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, OBD Integration Engineer - **Company:** Scout Motors - **Location:** Novi, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Ethernet, Log Analysis, MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), Integration Tests, Information Technology, Polarion - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fdb4344a7e9ddd56 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Thermal control?, We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: * Relevant degree such as a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or systems engineering * 5+ years of experience in automotive E/E integration, diagnostics, powertrain, or software validation, with strong exposure to OBD system integration across multiple ECUs/domains * Proven experience integrating OBDII diagnostic functions into vehicle architectures, including monitor execution, DTC handling, readiness behavior, and cross-ECU communication * Strong understanding of software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures, including centralized compute, zonal controllers, and service-oriented communication * Experience working with distributed systems and cross-domain dependencies, including powertrain, thermal management, energy management, and vehicle state control * Solid knowledge of UDS diagnostics, CAN/Ethernet communication, diagnostic event handling, and fault propagation across systems * Hands-on experience with tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, ETAS INCA, MATLAB/Simulink, and trace/log analysis tools * Experience working with requirements and change management tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex system interactions and identify root causes in integrated environments * Ability to read and understand system architectures, software interface specifications, network definitions, and functional descriptions * Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, structured communication, teamwork, and the ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams * Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of SDV and diagnostic integration for next-generation electric vehicles ## Description At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal - where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear. Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in integrating diagnostic systems across complex software and hardware architectures will be instrumental in shaping the perception of Scout as a brand, as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: * Lead the integration of OBD functions across the software-defined vehicle architecture, ensuring consistent behavior across ECUs, domains, and central compute elements * Coordinate the implementation of OBD requirements across powertrain, energy, thermal, chassis, and body domains, ensuring alignment of diagnostic concepts and system behavior * Ensure correct interaction between OBD monitors, diagnostic events, vehicle states, and system-level conditions, including startup, driving, charging, and degraded modes * Integrate and validate DTC behavior, fault propagation, readiness states, and diagnostic consistency across distributed systems * Collaborate closely with OBD system engineers, requirements engineers, software teams, controls engineers, and validation teams to ensure correct end-to-end implementation * Analyze system-level diagnostic issues using vehicle data, HIL/MIL results, and network traces, and drive root-cause identification and resolution * Support development and validation teams in defining integration test scenarios, including edge cases, fault injection, and cross-domain interactions * Ensure traceability from OBD requirements to system integration and validation results, supporting release readiness and quality gates * Identify integration gaps, inconsistencies, or architectural limitations and propose robust and scalable solutions * Support vehicle integration phases, including prototype builds, test campaigns, and software release validation * Contribute to the continuous improvement of integration processes, diagnostic workflows, and cross-domain collaboration models * Partner with architecture teams to ensure OBD integration supports future SDV capabilities such as OTA updates, central diagnostics, and scalable platform evolution * Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required Location & Travel Expectations: * This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. * This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. * Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)